Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:18
An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.

Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:18
Ministers are considering restricting spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions from vets and medical professionals.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:05
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:57
A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.

Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:20
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.

Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:57
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.

Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:57
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:02
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".

Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:53
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.

Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex marriages

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 13:01
Temporary measures already allowed same-sex couples to get their marriage or civil partnership blessed.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:47
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:22
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Son admits preventing lawful burial of mum after storing her body in freezer

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:21
Christopher Phillips kept the body of his mum in a chest freezer at home in Porthcawl.

Police issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:19
Riot police are deployed in Epsom after protesters gathered to demand descriptions of the suspects.

Police warning after protesters demand Epsom rape suspects' descriptions

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:19
The force has urged people not to speculate after the rape of a woman outside a church by several men.

Apology after 74-year-old waits 10 hours for ambulance

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:04
Julie Mayo says her mother, Irene Lowry, who has Parkinson's, was left "in agony" on the floor with a broken shoulder during the long wait.

Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:30
The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:30
The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:20
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.